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February 7, 2012

Radio New Zealand International

Ten students involved in brawl at American Samoa High School
Radio New Zealand International
More than ten high school students in American Samoa were taken into custody following a brawl last Friday. Samoa News reports that the students from Tafuna High School were arrested after fighting on school premises. According to the police several ...

February 7, 2012

Hawaii Health Guide

Jocelyn “Joy” Ancheta represents Philippines on Vaka Pacific Voyage
Hawaii Health Guide
Second Leg: The second leg (West) was warmly welcomed with traditional protocol into the Hawaiian islands in July 2011 included vakas from Aotearoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, and Tahiti (French Polynesia). In addition, two vaka were crewed by ...

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February 7, 2012

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American Samoa's governor ends speculation about run for US House of ...
The Republic
AP PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — American Samoa's governor says he will not seek the territory's non-voting seat in the US House of Representatives. Gov. Togiola Tulafono made the announcement on his weekend radio program, putting to end speculation ...
American Samoans struggle to pay hospital billsRadio New Zealand International

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February 7, 2012

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Samoa opposition explains view on women's special seats
Radio New Zealand International
The Tautua Samoa Party is still hoping to convince enough government MPs that it is not necessary to amend the constitution to guarantee parliamentary seats for women. The opposition party supports women getting into parliament, but believes that it is ...

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February 7, 2012

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American Samoa estimates overstayers at 800
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American Samoa's chief immigration officer Ufuti Fa'afetai Ieremia estimates that there are now some 800-plus overstayers in the territory. Ufuti made the comments at a Senate committee hearing on a bill that would fine sponsors of a foreigner staying ...

February 7, 2012

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Minor flooding, fallen branches in American Samoa
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The National Weather service in American Samoa is keeping a close watch on a tropical depression south of Fiji, which has an associated trough that's pushing rain and strong winds to the Samoa group. Meteorologist Mase Akapo Akapo says a wind advisory ...

February 6, 2012

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Samoa police probed in drugs case
Radio New Zealand International
The police professional standards unit in Samoa is investigating a former police superintendent and a police constable who were responsible for escorting top government officials for alleged use and possession of the illegal cannabis drug.

February 6, 2012

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American Samoa hospital fee hike row worsens
Radio New Zealand International
The American Samoan Governor Togiola Tulafono has threatened to bring the LBJ Hospital back under the government's control if hospital charges are hiked as planned. Fee hikes are to take effect tomorrow, raising the outpatient charge from 10 US dollars ...

February 6, 2012

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American Samoa governor allows controversial freezer for cannery
Radio New Zealand International
Among those opposing the location is a leading matai of Fagatogo village, Afoa Moega Lutu, who's presented the company with a petition signed by more than 500 people, who want the freezer built somewhere else. They say the freezer will result in the ...

February 6, 2012

Radio New Zealand International

American Samoa braces for big hospital fee hike
Radio New Zealand International
The chairman of the LBJ Hospital Hospital Authority Board in American Samoa says a planned rate increase will go ahead tomorrow as announced. Moananu Va told KHJ News that even though the Fono has approved bills to help the hospital, ...

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